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Employee Misconduct

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advice2 months ago

Manager Confesses to Reading Employees’ Private Messages, Uncovering Shocking Secrets

A female manager discovers her former employee and current employee mocked her in private messages. She considers addressing it directly or making an announcement about monitoring emails, but the advice suggests handling it professionally by reminding staff of company policies and maintaining a firm, composed stance. The article also touches on issues like cultural differences in engagement rings and dealing with grief and honesty about a loved one's smoking history.

workplace4 months ago

Colleague's Horrible Action Leads to Ongoing Workplace Tensions

A woman supervisor reports ongoing issues with a colleague who has become hostile and refuses to communicate after she reported his abusive behavior towards a client, suggesting he should be fired for his conduct and attitude. The article also touches on personal relationship issues involving infidelity, but the main focus is on workplace harassment and management challenges.

sports1 year ago

Timberwolves Employee Charged with Stealing Strategic NBA Information

A former Minnesota Timberwolves coaching analyst has been charged with felony third-degree burglary for allegedly stealing thousands of internal files, including "strategic NBA information," from a team executive. Somak Sarkar, 33, was arrested and faces a court hearing after being accused of taking a hard drive containing personal and team-related data from an executive's office. The team has stated that they are aware of the allegations but have no further comment at this time.

social-issues2 years ago

California Coffee Shop Takes Swift Action, Terminates Antisemitic Employees

A coffee shop in Oakland, California, has fired employees involved in an incident where a Jewish customer was blocked from a bathroom while facing anti-Israel comments. The owners of Farley's Coffee issued an apology and stated that acts of hate would not be tolerated in their business. The incident, captured on video, showed employees preventing the customer from documenting antisemitic graffiti in the bathroom. The employees also accused the woman of "misgendering" an employee. The coffee shop has promised ongoing staff training and expressed a commitment to working with community leaders to ensure a welcoming environment.

business2 years ago

Coffee Shop Takes Swift Action Against Antisemitic Employees and Apologizes for Incident

Farley's East coffee shop in Oakland, California, has parted ways with employees involved in a verbal altercation with a customer over access to a bathroom with anti-Semitic graffiti. In a viral video, the employees denied the customer entry, citing their "right to refuse service," before eventually allowing her in. The coffee shop apologized and stated that the employees' actions did not align with their values. Farley's East emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory behavior and expressed a commitment to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all.

cybersecurity2 years ago

Okta's Multiple Breaches: Senior Management and Support System Hacks Expose Customer and Employee Data

Identity and authentication management provider Okta experienced a recent breach that gave hackers administrative access to the Okta accounts of some customers. While Okta initially emphasized an employee's misconduct in logging into a personal Google account on a work device, the main contributing factor was a badly configured service account. The breach highlights the need for improved security measures and attention to system design.

business2 years ago

"Citibank's Legal Victory: Analyst Fired for False Expense Claims"

A former Citibank analyst, Szabolcs Fekete, has lost his claim of unfair dismissal after it was discovered that he had lied about expensing meals for his partner and charging them to the company. Fekete had taken a business trip to Amsterdam and claimed that all the food and drinks were for himself, despite expense reports showing meals for two people. When questioned further, Fekete elaborated on his eating habits, claiming to have consumed two sandwiches, two coffees, and a third drink in one sitting. The London tribunal rejected Fekete's claims, finding both the complaints of unfair and wrongful dismissal to be unfounded. Citibank expressed satisfaction with the decision.

crime2 years ago

Hospital Worker at Sharpe Hospital in West Virginia Charged with Sexual Offense Against Patient

Keefe Kiser, an employee at William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital in Weston, West Virginia, has been charged with five counts of imposition of sexual acts on an incarcerated individual by an employee. State Police received a complaint from Southern Regional Jail regarding a romantic relationship between Kiser and a female inmate. The victim confirmed the relationship and stated that it turned sexual in March, with multiple instances of sexual intercourse and other activities occurring inside her room at the hospital. Kiser is currently held in Central Regional Jail on a $25,000 bond. The hospital declined to comment on Kiser's employment status.

education2 years ago

Parents Allege School Employee Hits Nonverbal 3-Year-Old Boy

A Dayton Public Schools employee was fired after being caught on video hitting a nonverbal 3-year-old student with autism, causing him to fall to the ground. The parents of the child are frustrated by the incident and are speaking out to prevent similar incidents from happening to other children. The school district took immediate action to investigate and remove the employee, stating that the actions seen in the video are contrary to employee training and not tolerated. The parents, however, are disappointed with the district's lack of transparency and delay in sharing the video with them. Dayton police have not yet announced potential charges against the employee.

retail2 years ago

Kroger Employee's Grocery Rampage at Checkout Stand

A Kroger employee in Ohio is being investigated by police after allegedly smashing and throwing a customer's groceries during checkout. The incident occurred when the customer disputed the total amount due, leading to an argument with the cashier. The employee reportedly became enraged, slamming chips and throwing them across the floor. The customer retaliated by throwing chicken wings at the employee, who had to be restrained. Police have not yet charged the employee, but a pending charge for disorderly conduct is expected. Kroger representatives are reviewing the situation.

retail2 years ago

Kroger Employee's Grocery Rampage at Checkout Stand

A Kroger employee in Ohio is being investigated by police after allegedly smashing and throwing a customer's groceries during checkout. The incident occurred when the customer disputed the total amount due, leading to an argument with the cashier. The employee reportedly became enraged, slamming chips and throwing them across the floor. The customer retaliated by throwing chicken wings at the employee, who had to be restrained. Police have not yet charged the employee, but a pending charge for disorderly conduct is expected. Kroger representatives are reviewing the situation.